Joshua Van Retains UFC Flyweight Title
The UFC flyweight title rematch at UFC 331 will feature Joshua Van defending his belt against Alexandre Pantoja, who after a 10-month recovery says he's fully healed and hungry to reclaim the title after the first fight ended with an injury. Pre-fight chatter highlights Van’s youth and celebration after the disputed win, Pantoja’s experience and grappling edge, and broader betting and media scrutiny surrounding the matchup.
Sports · 144 sources · Sep 21, 2026Read itThe journal
Open the journal →The conversation starts in the journal — be the first to post.
About Alexandre Pantoja
Alexandre Pantoja Passidomo is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the former UFC Flyweight Champion. He is considered one of the greatest flyweights of all time. As of December 9, 2025, he is #1 in the Meta UFC flyweight rankings and as of June 16, 2026, he is #13 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
Everything about Alexandre Pantoja →- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Citizenship
- Brazil
- Born
- April 16, 1990